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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.74, 814.20 and 217.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.74, 814.20 and 217.93 is: 326.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.74 : 814.20 = 217.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.74/814.20 = 217.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.74x = 814.20 × 217.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.74x = 177,438.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,438.61/542.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.93

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